These Actors Got Absolutely Shredded For Their Movie Roles, Here’s How (Pics)

Not all bodies are created equal. And while it may seem like Hollywood actors are all cut like Greek Gods, many of them had to work hard to achieve that perfectly chiseled looks for their movie roles. If you’ve ever wanted abs of steel like Thor or bulging biceps like Marky Mark, then take a look at this list to learn a thing or two on how these guys got completely jacked for their movies.

Gerard Butler spent four months of hardcore training to transform himself into King Leonidas in 300. With the help of world-class mountain climber Mark Twight, Butler underwent the “300-rep Spartan Workout,” which consisted of 25 pull-ups, 50 deadlifts with 135 pounds, 50 push ups, 50 jumps on a 24-inch box, 50 floor wipers, 50 single-arm clean-and-presses using a 36-pound kettlebell and 25 more pull-ups without in-between breaks…among other exercises. Basically Butler worked out every day till he puked.